Is gambling a sin? It's a question more Christians wrestle with than you might think — and the answer involves more than a simple yes or no.

In this conversation, Dr. Seth Scott, director of the School of Counseling at Columbia International University, explores a biblical perspective on gambling: what Scripture actually says about money, risk, and stewardship, and what it looks like when gambling becomes a spiritual or behavioral concern.

Whether you're personally navigating this question or supporting someone who is, this interview offers thoughtful, grounded insight — rooted in both biblical truth and counseling practice.

You'll learn:

➡️How the Bible frames money, risk, and stewardship

➡️When gambling crosses into spiritual and behavioral territory

➡️How gambling addiction develops — and how to respond with wisdom and care

➡️What a Christian counseling perspective looks like in real life

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